Community Development Worker (Move More) Oldham

We connect people with what's happening in their community, develop community ideas into action, strengthen local organisations, and provide strategic influence for the charity and voluntary sector.

The Action Together team is vital in achieving the charity's purpose - to maximise opportunities to create positive social change; promote social justice and harness social benefit; and to strengthen the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector.

We're looking for people who share our values to join our team

Community Development Worker - Move More The role

This post will join our existing Community Development team and will lead and coordinate place- based approaches that enable Oldham residents to become more active to improve their health and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with residents, voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, partners and stakeholders to strengthen communities, champion the benefits of physical activity and social connection, and develop sustainable solutions that are shaped by local needs.

As a Community Development Worker, you will be supporting individuals and groups to develop their ideas and initiatives, and contribute to creating healthier, more resilient communities where everyone feels safe, supported and able to thrive.

The postholder will also work across local, Greater Manchester and national systems to ensure that tackling health inequalities remains central to the design and delivery of physical activity and wellbeing opportunities in Oldham.

The ideal candidate

You will be passionate about the positive impact that physical activity and community connection can have on people's lives and wellbeing. You will believe in the power of communities to shape healthier, more active lives.

You will have experience of building trusted relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations and be confident engaging and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds.

You will be a skilled facilitator and collaborative problem-solver, who is able to turn ideas into action and support community-led initiatives to thrive. With a strong understanding of community development, inclusion, and the VCFSE sector, particularly grassroots and volunteer-led organisations, and you will be a confident advocate for the sector and be committed to tackling inequalities and promoting social justice across Oldham's communities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form.

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

Right to work

We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

More information on DBS checks and our Recruiting Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on Work with us page.

Support for applicants

We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on Work with us page.

Job Information

• Locations: Hybrid, Oldham
• Working Hours: Part-Time
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Closing Date: 17 September :00pm
• Contact Name: HR Team
• Contact Information:
• Flexible Working Options: FlexitimePart time
• Would You Consider a Job Share: No
• Would You Consider a Secondment: No
• Employee Benefits:
  • Flexible working in practice (e.g., flexibility around start/finish times and the ability to balance office, home and community-based working, subject to role requirements)
  • A commitment to reasonable adjustments and access support throughout recruitment and employment-please tell us what you need and we will work with you to put it in place
  • An inclusive working culture with ongoing learning (including equity, anti-discrimination and cultural awareness) and support to do your best work
  • Membership of SimplyHealth which pays a contribution towards the costs of visiting the dentist, opticians, and physiotherapy as well as access to counselling services
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Cycle and tech loan schemes
  • 26 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service up to 31 days per year) plus bank holidays
  • Employer Supported Volunteering
  • Pension scheme - with 6% employer contribution